anaheim-bulletin 1954-05-31

FIRST AWARD WINNER—Fire Chief Ed Stringer of the Anabeim Fire Department presents Miss Mildred Mauerhan, sixth-grade teacher at George Washington school, the Anaheim Bulletin trophy as first-place winner in the 1954 Junior Fire Prevention Program. Also receiving the trophy is Chief Geraldine Moreno who heads the Washington school sixth-grade fire program. (Bulletin photo) Hundreds of Youngsters Take Part In Annual Junior Fireman Picnic HOLIDAY Ike Leads Nation In Tribute to U.S. War Dead WASHINGTON (UP)—President Eisenhower reverently placed wreath on the tomb of the U.S. known Soldier today to lead nation in solemn tribute to America's war dead. The President's act of gratefulness remembrance on this 85th Memorial Day preceded formal service in the Arlington National Cemetery Amphitheater across the Potomac River in Virginia. The amphitheater is only a few steps from where a World War I fighting man "known but to God" lingered in honored rest. A 21-gun salute roared from four cannons over the hillside cemetery as the President's motocrade proached the tomb. Stands at Attention Mr. Eisenhower, in a dark blu Hundreds of Youngsters Take Part In Annual Junior Fireman Picnic More than 325 badge holders in the Anaheim Junior Fire Department took part in the third annual picnic Saturday in Anaheim City Park as students and teachers of George Washington Elementary school claimed the huge Anaheim Bulletin revolving trophy for outstanding work in the year's prevention program. Four Killed in Nebraska Tornado NORFOLK, Neb. (UP) — A violent tornado ripped through northeast Nebraska farm lands last night, destroyed many farm homes and left several dead and many injured behind. The known death toll was four, all children, although conflicting reports from rescue workers searching in the darkness and in rainstorms indicated the eventual final toll might go higher. At least 20 were injured. The twister, tracing a hopscotch path through the area, hit at least 15 farm homes destroying many of them. It left some of the farms littered with rubble, dead livestock, and stumps and shreds of trees. County Attorney James Brogan asked Gov. Robert Crosby to call National Guard troops to the area. He said the governor promised 'all aid possible.' Plahes were ready to take off at dawn to fly over the stricken area searching for other victims. The tornado demolished the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kohl near Madison, Neb. killing two of their four children, George, 8, and Robert, 6. The Parents and Ruth, 2, and Raymond, 3, were injured. State police reported earlier that four Kohl children had been killed. Brogan said the demolished homes made a "horrible sight." He said "It looks like a battlefield, trees are stripped off, whole farm Awarded second honors with the Bulletin plaque was Thomas Jefferson school, a time-time winner of the top-honor trophy. Climaxing the biggest year today in the prevention program, students of all public and parochial schools amassed a total of 3296 validated fire corrections during the school year, to bring Anaheim national honors for low fire loss on a per capita basis. Begun three years ago in schools of the city, the program under the direction of Fire Chief Ed Stringer and the Anaheim Bulletin has brought nation-wide acclaim to the city through the lowering of fire losses. As a result of the program, the Anaheim Bulletin was given one of seven major awards in the Nation and the Hawaiian Islands by the National Board of Fire Underwriters for outstanding service to the reduction of fire loss. Saturday's picnic, designed to show appreciation to the junior fire members who have worked in the program, was termed the largest held so far. Accepting the Bulletin trophy for George Washington school was Fire Chief Geraldine Moreno and her sixth-grade teacher, Miss Mildred Mauerhan who presented the program to students. Accepting the Bulletin plaque for Thomas Jefferson school was Principal Robert Thanks, Chief Jimmie Bennett and Assistant Chief Barbara Blankmeyer. Attesting to the popularity of the picnic, students consumed 65 dozen weiner buns, 100 pounds of wieners, 500 cubes of ice cream and 600 specially packed cartons of freshly produced orange juice supplied by Associated Processors Inc. of Anaheim. Contributing sponsorship of the program is provided by the insurance company in Arlington National Centerery Amphitheater across the eighth-tomac River in Virginia. The amphitheater is only a few steps from where a World War I fighting man "known but to God" lied in honored rest. A 21-gun salute roared from four cannons over the hillside cemetery as the President's motocrade proached the tomb. Stands at Attention Mr. Eisenhower, in a dark suit, approached the grave followed by his three uniformed military aides. He stood sharply at attention for the National Anthem, then stepped forward and placed a wreath of red and white carnation at the foot of the tomb. Mrs. Eisenhower, dressed summery white, stood to one side also at attention. Her eyes fill with tears as a bugler sounded the plaintive notes of "Taps." After the wreath laying ceremony, President and Mrs. Eisenhower took seats in the president's box at the right of the platform in the open air marble amphitheater. Time of Crisis Secretary of the Navy Charles S. Thomas in the formal Memoir Day address called for nation unity to meet the world's "gravic crisis." Thomas warned that "we can do feat ourselves and lose the victory before the final battle is fought if the nation has a 'divide house.'" "This Memorial Day 1954 marked a time of grave crisis in an era of continuing uncertainty," he said. But we need not fear the inevitable table trials and tribulations of this future if we face them together as resolute and united men and women. We are strong in our faith wealthy in our inheritance and fortunate in our leadership." Lido Residents Robbed of Jewels During Crew Race NEWPORT BEACH, (OCNS) A $3375 jewel robbery from a homown swank Lido Isle apparently committed while the victims were The tornado demolished the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Kohl near Madison, Neb. killing two of their four children, George, 8, and Robert, 6. The Parents and Ruth, 2, and Raymond, 3, were injured. State police reported earlier that four Kohl children had been killed. Brogan said the demolished homes made a "horrible sight." He said "It looks like a battlefield, trees are stripped off, whole farm homesteads are leveled." He said one victim, Nell Klawonn, was thrown against a tree some distance from the farm home of her parents. The home was "just wiped off the map." Another victim was four year old Cindy Carberry, killed when the twister hit her farm home. Police said at least 15 to 20 persons were injured. Several of them were reported in critical condition at Norfolk hospitals. Heavy rains flooded the area after the twister and communications were blackened out in some parts, hampering the search for more victims. News of the World in Brief ACTOR KIRK DOUGLAS MARRIES PARIS PUBLICIST LAS VEGAS (P)—Actor Kirk Douglas and beautiful Paris publicist Anne Buydens planned to fly to Hollywood today following their "surprise" wedding which climaxed an international romance. Douglas, 37, and Miss Buydens, 31-year-old film publicist, were married by a justice of the peace in a suite at the Swank Hotel Sahara Saturday night after eloping. CABIN CRUISE WITH SEVEN ABOARD MISSING NEW YORK (P)—The Coast Guard today ordered every available plane and ship in the New York, New Jersey and Connecticut area into a search for a 32-foot cabin cruiser missing since Saturday with two adults and five children aboard. BILL TO HIKE VET BENEFITS MAY GET LOST WASHINGTON (P)—A recommended $231,722,000 annual increase in veterans' pension and compensation payments today appeared likely to get lost in the congressional adjournment rush. 14 CREWMEN SAVED WHEN TUNA CLIPPER SINKS SAN DIEGO (P)—All 14 crewmen of the tuna clipper Santa Barbara were reported safe today after a rescue at sea shortly before their ship sank some 200 miles southwest of the Panama Canal. Attending to the popularity of the picnic, students consumed 65 dozen weiner buns, 100 pounds of wieners, 500 cubes of ice cream and 600 specially packed cartons of freshly produced orange juice supplied by Associated Processors Inc. of Anaheim. Contributing sponsorship of the program is provided by the insurance agencies of Frank Tausch. H. H. Stabbert, M. E. Beebe and James L. Morris and by the Anaheim Exchange Club whose members were present to aid in the picnic. The day's program began with supervised games by the City Recreation Department under the personal direction of Director Don Derr. At the same time, members of the program were given rides around the park in Anaheim's historic fire engine number one. now retired after 39 years of service to the city. Rides in old number one, have been a yearly feature of the program and a highlight of the day to participating junior fire department members. Henry M. Hough, of 303 Vida Lido Nord told officers two wrinkles set with diamonds, he diamond engagement ring, and two dinner rings set with diamonds and emeralds were taken from a black leather purse in first floor room. She said she last saw the jewel May 21 when she put them in the purse in the dresser drawer under some clothing. She discovered the loss at 5 p.m. Saturday. Hough told officers the house was unlocked all day and unoccupied from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. while his family and friends were watching the race from their yard overlooking the north Lida channel. She described one watch a white gold with 14 to 16 chip diamonds set in a simulated bow on each side. The second watch, she said, was platinum with a platinum band set with a single row of diamonds down the center. Her engagement ring, Mrs. Hough said, was platinum with one large diamond in the middle and six smaller diamonds set in an inverted triangle on each side. Both dinner rings were platinum. One was set with three one karat diamonds on a row across the top with 12 smaller diamonds around them. The second ring was pear-shaped with a large diamond and diamond and emerald baguettes on the side. ANAHEIM Daily-Herald Orange Evenings Except Sundays TEN PAGES ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, MAY 31, 1940 HOLIDAY DEATH TOLL MAY Leads Nation tribute to S. War Dead WASHINGTON (UP)—President ower reverently placed a on the tomb of the UnSoldier today to lead the in solemn tribute to Amerar dead. President's act of grateful grance on this 85th Memorpreceded formal services Arlington National Cememphitheater across th ePoriver in Virginia. The ammer is only a few steps here a World War I fightin "known but to God" lies red. rest. un salute roared from four over the hillside cemetery President's motocrade apd the tomb. Stands at Attention Eisenhower, in a dark blue HISTORIC RIDE—Fire Chief Ed Stringer gives a last-minute check before old Number 1 of the fi partment departs for a short ride with happy members of the Junior Fire Department during annual picnic in City Park Saturday. The picnic, third of its kind, is the year-end activity of the Arlington National Cememphitheater across the ePoRiver in Virginia. The amber is only a few steps here a World War I fightin' "known but to God" lies red, rest. Eisenhower, dressed in blue white, stood to one side attention. Her eyes filled tears as a bugler sounded native notes of "Taps." The wreath laying cere-President and Mrs. Eisenhower at the right of the platform open air marble amphi-Time of Crisis Ay of the Navy Charles has in the formal Memorial address called for national meet the world's "grave was warned that "we can deserves and lose the victory the final battle is fought" nation has a "divided Memorial Day 1954 marks of grave crisis in an era guaging uncertainty," he said. He need not fear the inevitals and tribulations of the we face them together as united men and wo-be are strong in our faith, in our inheritance and in our leadership." Residents bed of Jewels ing Crew Race PORT BEACH, (OCNS) — Jewel robbery from a home sk Lido Isle apparently led while the victims were HISTORIC RIDE—Fire Chief Ed Sringer gives a last-minute check before old Number 1 of the department departs for a short ride with happy members of the Junior Fire Department during annual picnic in City Park Saturday. The picnic, third of its kind, is the year-end activity of the of Anaheim in the fire prevention program sponsored by the fire department and the Anaheim B (Bulletin) Reds Move Bulk of Huge Siege Army Within 42 Miles of Indo-China CapitaHANOI, Indochina (P)—French authorities announced today that the Communists successfully have moved the bulk of their 40,000-man siege army from Dien Bien Phu to within 42 miles of Hanoi. French intelligence reports said heavy artillery and supply convoys of Molotov trucks had arrived at the big Red River town of Phu Tho where the river's delta broadens out into the vital triangle of rich rice fields and plantations. The whole of the four Red divisions which finally overran the heroic French garrison at Dien Bien Phu with "human wave" assaults, was expected to be concentrated in the Phu Tho region within 10 days. Offensive Expected The French High Command believes Red Gen. Vo Nguyen Giap will launch a big offensive against the Delta June 15. In little more than three weeks, Giap has moved his army into position to strike at France's foothold in north Indochina, despite day and night bombing of his columns along Route 41. Only yesterday, the French High Command announced it planned to defend the entire delta. To Train Troops A report today said that Viet Nam, largest and most menaced of the three Indochina states, had agreed to set up two training centers for use by American officers in building up five new Indochinese combat divisions. A report from Saigon said the Viet Namese high command had reached the agreement with Maj. Gen. John W. O'Daniel, head of the American Military Mission in India May Furni Troops to Guard Indo-China Peace Geneva (UP)—India has led to both the Red and W delegations to the Far East Conference that she is will supply guardian forces andcept some kind of response for keeping peace in Indea it was reported today. India's decision was made during the past week in which first bit of progress was toward ending the fighting seven and a half year Indea War. The nine nations taking pthe closed-door Indochina nitions decided Saturday to tomorrow a date for the firstatory talks which will start ing zones and perhaps start on a cease-fire. A Communist Vietminh s man threw some cold war hopes for an early cease-fire insisting today that a m truce cannot be separated from problem of the country's po future. The Vietminh ambassad Communist China, Hoang Huan, said that regroupm To Train Troops A report today said that Viet Nam, largest and most menaced of the three Indochina states, had agreed to set up two training centers for use by American officers in building up five new Indochinese combat divisions. A report from Saigon said the Viet Namese high command had reached the agreement with Maj. Gen. John W. O'Daniel, head of the American Military Mission in Indochina. O'Daniel set up a training program in South Korea that built the ROK army into an effective fighting force. The French permitted him to come to Indochina only after he had agreed to drop his rank from three star to two star general. The general has made several flying trips to Laos and Cambodia, Indochina's smaller states, for parallel negotiations. The reported agreement between O'Daniel and the Viet Namese now awaits French approval. Army Practice Bomb Blasts Local Building Possible injury to nearby bystanders and damage to property was averted when an Army practice bomb, believed thrown from a passing car, exploded in the doorway of the Stag Pool Room, 137 South Los Angeles St., at 9:26 p.m. yesterday. Concussion of the blast rocked the surrounding area and showered wadding fragments against Mrs. Charles Bennett of Wilmington, sitting at the bar of the establishment. She was not injured, police said. Officers were able to recover the three-inch-long housing of the practice missile which still contained the Army serial number. An investigation is scheduled to be launched to determine source of the bomb. Orange County Plain Dealer BULLETIN MONDAY, MAY 31, 1954 VOL XXXI NO. 240 MAY SET NEW MARK 347 Known Killed in U.S. Since Friday Evening The number of traffic fatalities climbed steadily today and headed for a new record for a Memorial Day weekend. A United Press survey showed 255 persons had been killed on the highways since 6 p.m. Friday, forty eight persons drowned, nine died in plane crashes and 35 died in miscellaneous accidents, for a total of 347. Illinois led the states with 27 traffic fatalities and Gov. William Stratton issued a special appeal for safe driving. Ohio and California each had 17 traffic deaths. New York and Texas each had 13, Michigan and North Carolina 11 and Indiana and Wisconsin 10 each. Safety experts expected the number of traffic deaths to exceed the figure of 340 they had estimated. The previous record was 335 set in 1952. "It is now up to the motorist Ned H. Dearborn, president of the National Safety Council, pointed out "the last day of the holiday is always the worst." Injured Climber Found by Rescuers MT. MCKINLEY, Alaska (UP)—A five man rescue party today made its way down the steep slopes of Mt. McKinley with an injured mountain climber who survived 14 days in a wind swept tent. The rescuers found Army Cpl. George W. Argus, 25, Brooklyn, N.Y., alive at the 11,000-foot level Siege Army India May Furnish troops to Guard Indo-China Peace Geneva (UP)—India has indicated to both the Red and Western regions to the Far East Peace conference that she is willing to apply guardian forces and to accept some kind of responsibility in keeping peace in Indochina, was reported today. India's decision was made knowing the past week in which the last bit of progress was made toward ending the fighting in the ten and a half year Indochina war. The nine nations taking part in closed-door Indochina negotiations decided Saturday to set by tomorrow a date for the first military talks which will start marking zones and perhaps start work on a cease-fire. A Communist Viet Minh spokesman threw some cold water onoes for an early cease-fire by listing today that a military force cannot be separated from the problem of the country's politicalure. The Vietnam ambassador to immunist China, Hoang Van Van, said that regroupment of York and Texas each had 13 Michigan and North Carolina 11 and Indiana and Wisconsin 10 each. Safety experts expected the number of traffic deaths to exceed the figure of 340 they had estimated. The previous record was 335 set in 1952. "It is now up to the motorist Ned H. Dearborn, president of the National Safety Council, pointed out "the last day of the holiday is always the worst." "It is now up to the motorist whether this will be the bloodiest memorial day holiday in history," he said, 'or whether drivers will decide they nave had enough and will put on the brakes on the way home." The worst Memorial weekend tragedy swept out of the skies onto the northeast Nebraska area surrounding Norfolk Sunday night. A tornado ripped through farm homes and at least six persons—all of them children—were killed. Four children of the Ben Kohl family were killed immediately and their farm home was left "just a tangled mess." The parents and two other children were injured. The Nebraska tornado was spawned by a storm center that also covered parts of Wisconsin, Iowa and Nebraska. Violent thunderstorms and possible isolated twisters were predicted for areas in the other states. Elsewhere in the nation, however, the last day of the three-day holiday promised to be fair and mild. Safety experts feared the good weather would clog highways with a bumper crop of motorists. If a record is set this weekend, it will obliterate the mark set in 1952, when 335 persons were killed in traffic and the grand total was 520. One of the drivers at today's 500 mile Indianapolis Speedway classic summed up how racers feel about holiday traffic. "I have few qualms about the race" said Jimmy Daywall. "But I'd be darned if I'd go on the highways this weekend." Fullerton Man Hurt In Tractor Mishap FULLERTON, (O CNS) — A tractor plowed over the side of a drainage channel here today and the driver was rushed to Cottage hospital with injuries to his right leg. Mark Castilloe, 44, narrowly escaped by Rescuers MT. MCKINLEY, Alaska (UP)—A five man rescue party today made its way down the steep slopes of Mt. McKinley with an injured mountain climber who survived 14 days in a wind swept tent. The rescuers found Army Cpl. George W. Argus, 25, Brooklyn, N.Y., alive at the 11,000-foot level yesterday. Argus, suffering a shattered hip bone, had been left bundled in the ten eight days ago by two other survivors of a 1000 foot fall which killed climber Elton Thayer, a Mt. McKinley park ranger. Leaders of the rescue party said they would take Argus down to the 5000 foot level on the peak where a helicopter could land and pick him up for the final evacuation. They estimated the descent would take four or five days if the weather stayed favorable. Rescue climbers reported Argus in "fair shape" and "better than expected." They said he was unable to sit up or walk and would have to be kept flat on his back. The first men to reach the injured climber yesterday were Dr. John McCall, glaciologist at the University of Alaska, and Frank Milan, an Air Force paramedic. A plane of the 74th Air Rescue squadron based as Fairbanks dropped a sled on skis to the ground party. The rescue party had been climbing the slope of North America's highest peak since Tuesday when the two other survivors of the fall reached Mt. McKinley National Park with word of the tragedy. The two were Morton Wood, Freeport, Me., and Leslie Viereck, New Bedford, Mass. The four climbers had conquered the 20,269 foot peak by a new route on May 15. Their tumble down the face of the mountain occurred the following day during their descent. Wood, the least injured in the fall, marked the spot where Thayer's body tumbled over a 3000 foot precipice. Then he and Viereck bundled Argus in a tent at the edge of Mulrow Glacier. Wood and Viereck stayed with Argus for a week until Viereck's injuries had healed for the descent. Then they wrapped their injured companion in inflated mattresses, left all their food and provisions where he could reach Fullerton Man Hurt In Tractor Mishap FULLERTON, (OCNS) — A tractor plowed over the side of a drainage channel here today and the driver was rushed to Cottage hospital with injuries to his right leg. Mark Castilloe, 44, narrowly escaped more serious injuries when he was knocked from his seat on the tractor by an overhanging branch. As the tractor went over the side of the barranca, Castillo's leg was caught in the furrowing blade behind the machine. A fire truck was called to the scene, which was being cleared for irrigation purposes, but the tractor could not be moved without the aid of a crane and hoist. Abandoned Child Rushed to Hospital BUENA PARK, (OCNS) — A two-year-old boy, suffering from malnutrition after being abandoned by his mother was rushed to the Orange County Hospital Sunday afternoon by officers here. Mrs. Clarice Jones, 5972 Darlington, called police Sunday, when the little boy's mother failed to return to claim the child. The woman said the baby was left with her by the mother Saturday at 5 p.m. with the understanding that she would return at 2 a.m. Suned by yesterday afternoon, Mrs. day. When the mother had not return-Jones called police. She said she did not know the mother's name and that she came to her because a mutual friend said Mrs. Joens would baby-sit for her. Officers said the two-year-old was still being fed from a bottle and doctor's reports indicated serious malnutrition. Officers are seeking the mother with a child neglect warrant. Weather Variable high thin cloudiness today tonight and Tuesday with patchy night and morning low clouds and fog. Little change in temperatures High today about 18.